Panzanella Salad from Nordstrom's Entertaining at Home

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Panzanella Salad from *Nordstrom's Entertaining at Home*, a perfect showcase of fresh Mediterranean flavors. This rustic bread salad combines golden, oven-toasted sourdough or ciabatta cubes with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, and a touch of briny capers, all tied together with a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette. The addition of fragrant torn basil leaves and a hint of Dijon mustard in the dressing adds layers of sophistication to this colorful dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make, flavor-packed recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, light lunches, or as a stunning side dish for your next dinner party.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups crusty bread (preferably sourdough or ciabatta)
• 0.3333 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the crusty bread into 1-inch cubes to make approximately 4 cups.

Step 3

Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Bake the bread cubes in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, then set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, diced red bell pepper, torn basil leaves, and capers.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Slowly drizzle the remaining olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking continuously to create a smooth vinaigrette.

Step 8

Add the toasted bread cubes to the vegetable mixture, then pour the vinaigrette over the salad.

Step 9

Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes, so the bread can absorb the dressing.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2497.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3714.4

Total Fat 110.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8195.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 564.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 98.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 688.6mg	0%
Iron 34.3mg	0%
Potassium 3993.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 62.0%